accomplish

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How does the verb accomplish contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accomplish are achieve, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How are the words achieve and accomplish related?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When might discharge be a better fit than accomplish?

The synonyms discharge and accomplish are sometimes interchangeable, but discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How do effect and achieve relate to one another, in the sense of accomplish?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When can execute be used instead of accomplish?

While in some cases nearly identical to accomplish, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

In what contexts can fulfill take the place of accomplish?

The words fulfill and accomplish are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

When could perform be used to replace accomplish?

The words perform and accomplish can be used in similar contexts, but perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplish
Verb
  • All of it, of course, is meant to achieve Zuckerberg’s vague yet relentless mission to connect the world.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • To achieve this, the design team optimized the geometry of the stadium, giving each seat enough space while wrapping them as tightly around the pitch as possible.
    Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But rather than a breakdown in the constitutional order, this jostling fulfills the Framers’ design for the separation of powers, which encourages conflict between the branches of government.
    Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Attempting to fulfill a campaign pledge to deport millions of people, the Trump administration has turned to tactics that have prompted a flurry of court challenges across the country and created an atmosphere of fear.
    Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In its latest video demonstration, the G1 humanoid robot performs an array of impressive kung fu movements with remarkable balance and agility.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The year prior, Alice performed at the college's 2009 commencement ceremony, where Dash's band, Runaway Phoenix, backed him up.
    Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Constitution says that the president, the chief executive, shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
  • Miller serves as the presenting sponsor of the LIM College Fashion Show, and is personally mentoring students throughout the process of creating and executing the event.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This was the best of both creative stimulating worlds, essentially doing a play on screen.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
  • And when we were done talking about that, I was spun out, he was spun out.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The chilly mornings can make morning stiffness worse.
    Elizabeth Medeiros, Health, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The 2 carat, elongated radiant natural diamond on a 14-karat yellow gold band was custom made at Lux Bond & Green in West Hartford, Connecticut.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Soweto Uprising On June 16th, 1976, students in Soweto, South Africa led a protest to oppose the apartheid government’s plans to implement the Afrikaans language in schools for Black students.
    Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Regulators can implement rules to improve content moderation and mandate transparency by social media platforms.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Accomplish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplish. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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